Are Your Apples Covered With Cancer-Causing Wax? Pour Hot Water Over Them And Find Out!

Fruits are extremely beneficial to our health, thanks to their abundance of nutrients and vitamins. Unfortunately, most of the fruits we eat are covered in wax, which is made from the same ingredients as motor oil, and it can have detrimental effects on our health.

Here’s the reason why most of the fruits are covered in wax:

Most manufactures apply wax coating on their fruits to not only preserve them for longer, but also to make the fruits look shiny and more appealing. The fruits are first washed thoroughly to remove their natural occurring wax before covering them with artificial petroleum-based wax.

According to the manufacturers, the wax serves to preserve the fruit and safeguard it from the bacteria and fungi. In reality, however, their only objective is to make their products more competitive, more appealing to the eye, and make consumers buy more, regardless of the repercussions.

Why is this wax so dangerous?

No one really knows what this wax comprises. In fact, manufacturers aren’t obliged to list the ingredients, since it’s not a food ingredient.  What is actually known is that most of these waxes contain allergens such as gluten, soy, and dairy, which is quite dangerous for individuals with food allergies.

In  addition to these ingredients, most waxes contain fungicides and preservatives, as well as artificial colors that are supposed to make the apple more attractive. To make it even worse, many of these artificial food colors have been associated with an increased risk of cancer.

How to avoid the effects of this wax:

While most of the manufacturers continue to use the harmful artificial wax coating, there are still some companies such as Syncera, Semper Fresh, and Tal-Prolong, who are keen on not using the unhealthy wax; they use 100% natural wax.

The best wax is the organic one, as it comprises all natural ingredients such as beeswax, carnauba wax, and wood resin. They don’t have petroleum-based ingredients, artificial preservatives, or fungicides.

However, if you want to purchase 100% organic apples that are covered with their own wax, consider buying your fruits from the local farmers market. Otherwise, be sure to clean your apples, as well as other fruits and vegetables, before eating them because most of them have artificial wax.